A rite is a progressive series of degrees conferred by various masonic organizations or bodies, each of which. The fourth degree emphasizes duty, fidelity, integrity, and the necessity for secrecy in all confidential relationships 5th degree perfect master. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry author. It should, however, be noted that a large part of the literature dealing with this subject is outdated due to recent research. With this book in hand, i suggest you immediately enroll in the master craftsman program. Book i, ineffable degrees of the ancient and accepted ritesupreme council nmj. My brethren, the 28 th degree is held by the scottish rite to be one if its most treasured and cherished degrees of the rite. Lodge of perfection 4th 14th degree 4th degree secret master. At king solomons request hiram, king of tyre, sent a man named hiram, skilful in all kinds of metal work and in designing, who acted as the architect and under whose. Degree work is the heart of scottish rite, frankly, it is what we do.
The mandatory degrees presented during the reunions are the 4th, 14th, 18th, 30th, and 32nd degrees. Esoteric work of the 1st through 3rd degree, according to the. The fourth to the fourteenth inclusive are conferred by lodges of perfection. Scottish rites most popular book is morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite.
The scottish rite degrees are presented to our members as vignettes or theatrical plays. Freemason collection is ranked in the most visited websites top 10 in the major masonic online magazine pietrestone. Mcclenachan, 33 revised and enlarged edition, macoy publishing and masonic. The books are suggested for beginning a sound scottish rite library and assisting in a good. Within these first eighteen degrees you have a few groups represented in the scottish rite. The 30th, 31st and 32 degrees culminate the teachings of the scottish rite, and must be conferred in full ritual form. The scottish rite and the cerneau wrongwilliam homan. Book i, ineffable degrees of the ancient and accepted ritesupreme council nmj the statues and regulations, institutes, laws, and grand constitutions of the ancient and accepted scottish rite scottish rite. Mcclenachan, 33, grand master of ceremonies of the supreme council for the northern masonic jurisdiction of the ancient and accepted scottish rite, originally compiled this work in 1884 as a monitor or guide to the rituals, ceremonies, instructions, and symbolism of all the degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite. Pike wrote in victorian times and liberally included hebrew, greek, and roman mythology, as well as greek and latin phrases and biblical references that were readily understood in those days. Scottish rite lodge of perfection masonic dictionary. The other branch is known as the york rite, consisting of royal arch masons, royal and select masters and the knights templar. Jack kelly, 33, but origin of same is lost in the mists of time. Additional degrees are presented as the duration of the reunion allows.
The southern masonic jurisdiction smj of the scottish rite essentially uses the same rituals that were written by freemason albert pike in the 1860s. Pike is best known for his major work, morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry, originally published in 1871. Through all of these, people have tried to answer certain universal questions. The scottish rite degrees are presented to our members as. Click on the degree graphics below to see a webpage about the regalia and further meaning of each degree opens in new window. Rodriguez, 32 kcch, pc updated effective october 1, 2008 believed to be originally edited by john e. Morals and dogma was traditionally given to the candidate upon his receipt of the 14th degree of the scottish rite. Commentaries on the scottish rite degrees by darren l. Morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry. The degree rituals of the northern masonic jurisdiction. Pillars of wisdom the writings of albert pike revised edition. Poll gives his list of recommended scottish rite books for ritual, philosophy and history. Scottish rite handbook by james f hatcher iii, paperback.
The curriculum is centered around the scottish rite degrees, history, and organization. Any master mason stands as an equal before every other master mason, regardless of position, class, or other degrees. The 4th through the 14th degrees are under the lodge of perfection and the 15th through the 18th are conferred by the chapter. The higher ranks, acquired in the scottish rite for example, represent appendant degrees, as in lateral movement in the highest rank. History of the rite scottish rite of freemasonry, s. Scottish rite degrees ancient and accepted scottish rite of. It will be many years before the young mason attains to these exalted heights, and therefore any detailed description even of the regalia is hardly necessary in a handbook of this nature. Books by scottish rite author of ancient and accepted. Whether it is a given as a gift for the new initiate or purchased as a working tool for those members working in the degree presentations, this handbook offers members a. The editor, though, john blanchard, is absolutely convinced that freemasonry is a religion, and a satanic one at that. But there were older versions of the rite that collected together a lesser number of degrees as early as the mid1700s and prior to 1750.
This is because of its deep philosophical and mysterious nature. See more ideas about freemasonry, freemason and masonic lodge. The first portion of the scottish rite system of degrees is called the lodge of perfection. The scottish rite is one of the two branches of freemasonry in which a master mason may proceed after he has completed the three degrees of symbolic or blue lodge masonry. Scottish rite masons of this day have adopted the emblem of the fourteenth degree ring as a symbol that represents the sword, shield, and armor of the ancient brethren. Creason, 33 is the founder of the midnight freemasons blog, and an awardwinning author of several books and novels, including the famous american freemasons series. The scottish rite material is pretty standard masonry.
It is open to all master masons looking to continue the journey of selfdiscovery and finding a deeper sense of purpose. Annotated edition bonded leather, gilt edges, cloth markers albert pikes morals and dogma. Cook collection americana digitizing sponsor brigham young university contributor harold b. They open a new development of masonic teaching and are a distinct departure and advance from the symbolism and teaching of the symbolic lodge and of the preceding scottish rite degrees.
The swedish rite has 10, and the old rite of memphis had 97 degrees back in the day. You must use both books in order to read the rituals in their complete form. Mcclenachan, this book of instructions covers the degrees of the scottish rite and well as various ceremonies such as the lodge of sorrow, ceremony of baptism in the aasr, installation of officers as well as a masonic glossary, the grand constitutions of 1786, forms of the scottish rite, and much more. Whether it is a given as a gift for the new initiate or purchased as a working tool for those members working in the degree presentations, this handbook offers members a permanent record of their work in the valley. For those reading who are not already scottish rite masons the degrees, as they are taught in the multitude of valleys across america today, suggest a link between the scottish rite teachings by degree to the teachings of mystical kabbalah, more precisely to the kabalistic tree of life, something brought to the attention of the scottish rite.
The york rite, with all four of the degrees of the royal arch chapter, and the degrees of the council, as well as the degrees of the commandery, did not solidify until. Containing instructions in all the degrees, from the third to the thirtythird, and last degree of the rite by charles t. The twentynine degrees contained in scottish rite offer the answers to many of lifes questions and responsibilities, but rely heavily on the use of allegory, historical events and symbolism. Jul 08, 2011 for those reading who are not already scottish rite masons the degrees, as they are taught in the multitude of valleys across america today, suggest a link between the scottish rite teachings by degree to the teachings of mystical kabbalah, more precisely to the kabalistic tree of life, something brought to the attention of the scottish rite. The book of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of. If in death there is life, then the great martyrs of history live indeed in the hearts of the follwers after truth. Morals and dogma of the first three degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite freemasonry.
Ninth degree elu of the nine, the weapons of truth. This book offers a simplified overview of the scottish rite of freemasonry and is a personal record book for members. Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, albert. A member of the supreme council committee on rituals1 since 1951, he had served as chairman for 15 years, 195772, and would be called upon to resume that post in 197778. This book allows the member to keep notes and jot down personal reflections on the various degrees, continually adding new undrstandings about the work, and developing a foundation for expressing and providing new ideas for the members from the teachings. The degrees of the scottish rite are oneact plays often staged with costume, scenery, special effects, and the full rigging of any production. Symbolism of the blue degrees of freemasonry, albert pikes esoterika. Additional degrees are sometimes referred to as appendant degrees, even. Its is a structured approach to learning more about the new organization which you have just joined.
The 4th through 32nd degrees are grouped together as follows. There are four divisions in the scottish rite southern jurisdiction. In this degree we are to learn the duty of obedience to law, not to the edict of a tyrant, contrary to the law of god or nature, but the law that is an expression of. The rise of the ecossais degreesjames fairbairn smith. This degree teaches that trustworthiness is more precious than life and is the. Masons join us to learn the lessons of our degrees, and return for reunions to have these lessons refreshed. At king solomons request hiram, king of tyre, sent a man named hiram, skilful in all kinds of metal work. It continued to appear in engraved lists of lodges, like that seen above, until 1736. Morals and dogma of the first three degrees of the ancient and accepted scottish rite freemasonry pike, albert on.
Masonic rites and degrees explained documentarytube. The first degree of scottish rite freemasonry freemason. The scottish rite store is here to provide members of the scottish rite fraternal organization a place to purchase scottish rite apparel, books, courses and other items. The top 10 masonic books for your winter book scottish rite, nmj. Fully describes the first three degrees of the scottish rite of freemasonry. The scottish rite degrees alexandria valley scottish rite. Todd started the midnight freemason blog in 2006, and in 2012 he opened it up as a contributor blog the midnight freemasons plural. In the ninth degree of the scottish rite, ignorance, error, and intolerance the great enemies of mankind are symbolized by the black border of the apron and the black cordon. The 1st through the 3rd degrees are of course the symbolic or blue lodge degrees.
Freemason collection is one of the rare websites rated three stars maximum on. Lives of great men, as the poet has said, remind us we can make our lives sublime. Of all the degrees of the scottish rite, we should consider this one of the most important. Books on scottish rite masonry freemason information. The seventeenth and eighteenth degrees, known as the philosophical and doctrinal degrees of the scottish rite, are conferred in a chapter of rose croix.
This is how all scottish rite rituals were constructed in order to maintain secrecy. This is the last degree of the lodge of perfection, which meets on the first thursday of each month to conduct the business of all four bodies. Scottish rite degrees ancient and accepted scottish rite. This book explores the deeper philosophical highlights of each degree in a format thats easy to read. Their purpose is to examine different philosophies, ancient religions, and systems of ethics. The scottish rite degrees scottish rite of freemasonry.
Historic denver video podcast grandes parcerias radio online puc minas. The ancient and accepted scottish rite of freemasonry the northern masonic jurisdiction in the united states often omits the and, while the english constitution in the united kingdom omits the scottish, commonly known as simply the scottish rite or, in england and australia, as the rose croix although this is only one of its degrees, is one of several rites of freemasonry. Scottish rite masonic order, freemasonry, freemasonry publisher chicago, ill. Morals and dogma of the ancient and accepted scottish rite of. The 31st degree is the judicial branch of the scottish rite. The scottish rite version of the three degrees of craft masonrynorman d.
Lets start with the fact that the attainment of the 3rd degree is the highest rank of degree in masonry. Scottish rite work is always conducted in an atmosphere of reverence and dignity. Attainment of the third masonic degree, that of a master mason, represents the attainment of the highest rank in all of masonry. And if you really like learning about freemasonry, join the scottish rite research society and the freemason network. There are 29 scottish rite regular degrees, which follow the three degrees conferred in craft lodges. Scottish rite degrees can provide a better understanding of the meaning of freemasonry and its basic principles through the use of drama and appeal to the eye as well as the ear. The fourth degree emphasizes duty, fidelity, integrity, and the necessity for secrecy in all confidential relationships. Collocating these two accounts, the facts appear to be as follows. The remaining three degrees of the ancient and accepted rite are but sparingly conferred, and take the place to a large extent of grand rank in other, degrees. If youre looking for a deeper understanding of the teachings from the three blue lodge degrees, hall provides some useful insights that can help. The degrees of the scottish rite, southern masonic. Scottish rite has 27 books on goodreads with 38 ratings.
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